US Bridges

Reindeer DR over Br of Jenkins CR

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 20 T 27 N R 30 W · Structure no. 14027

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reindeer DR over Br of Jenkins CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reindeer DR over Br of Jenkins CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 85 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesReindeer DR
CrossesBr of Jenkins CR
LocationS 20 T 27 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates37.05227, -94.23627
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reindeer DR over Br of Jenkins CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Reindeer DR over Br of Jenkins CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Reindeer DR over Br of Jenkins CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reindeer DR over Br of Jenkins CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Reindeer DR over Br of Jenkins CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.